Published: Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:46 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:46 a.m.

The Suncoast Science Center provided educational and fun programs to thousands of children throughout the community.

This summer, SSC "Queen of Discovery" Jennifer Holt engaged children in programs exploring robotics, electricity, studying objects through microscopes, and the particularly popular "gloop."

Programs were held at Girls Inc., multiple Boys & Girls Club locations, the Honi Hanta Camp of the Girls Scouts, and at various public library branches.

Adult and multi-generational programming, including the "Windmill Challenge," was also offered.

Additionally, SSC offered activities to all Sarasota libraries to complement their summer reading programs which, this summer, had the science theme "Fizz. Boom. Read." Each library selected its chosen activities, which Holt would then lead. All told, nearly 3,600 children and 300 adults enjoyed science-related activities, five to six days per week, through the efforts of the SSC.

<p>The Suncoast Science Center provided educational and fun programs to thousands of children throughout the community.</p><p>This summer, SSC "Queen of Discovery" Jennifer Holt engaged children in programs exploring robotics, electricity, studying objects through microscopes, and the particularly popular "gloop."</p><p>Programs were held at Girls Inc., multiple Boys & Girls Club locations, the Honi Hanta Camp of the Girls Scouts, and at various public library branches.</p><p>Adult and multi-generational programming, including the "Windmill Challenge," was also offered.</p><p>Additionally, SSC offered activities to all Sarasota libraries to complement their summer reading programs which, this summer, had the science theme "Fizz. Boom. Read." Each library selected its chosen activities, which Holt would then lead. All told, nearly 3,600 children and 300 adults enjoyed science-related activities, five to six days per week, through the efforts of the SSC.</p><p><i>– Submitted by Sharon Kunkel</i></p>